About this position
Description:
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Bakery Production Manager to lead and optimize our bakery production operations. This role focuses on managing people, processes, inventory, and systems to ensure efficient, high-quality, and on-time production. The ideal candidate is an experienced production or operations manager who can use data and systems to run a disciplined and organized production environment. Baking experience is not required.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Management:
- Plan, schedule, and execute daily and weekly production to meet customer orders and sales forecasts.
- Balance labor, equipment, and production capacity to maximize efficiency and reduce bottlenecks or downtime.
- Monitor workflow to minimize waste and optimize resource utilization.
ERP / Systems Ownership:
- Oversee production workflows in ERP systems (NetSuite experience preferred).
- Ensure accurate tracking of inventory for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
- Manage order flow from sales through production to fulfillment, using data to forecast, plan, and improve operations.
People & Floor Leadership:
- Supervise production staff and floor supervisors, setting clear expectations and accountability.
- Train teams on standardized processes, ensuring consistency and operational discipline.
- Foster a calm, organized, and collaborative production environment.
Quality & Compliance:
- Maintain quality control systems, including specifications, checks, and documentation.
- Enforce food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring compliance with local and national regulations.
- Partner with QA teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Inventory & Supply Management:
- Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy while managing suppliers and materials.
- Forecast ingredient requirements based on projected production volumes.
- Implement processes to minimize waste and maintain cost control.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Production Manager, Operations Manager, or similar leadership role in food production or manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of ERP systems and production workflows (NetSuite experience preferred).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage teams, implement processes, and maintain operational discipline.
- Familiarity with quality control systems and food safety regulations.
- Analytical mindset, with the ability to use data to drive production decisions and improvements.
Preferred Experience with Bakery Production Equipment (a plus):
- Bun Dividers, Dough Sheeters, Drop Fryers, Walk-in Ovens, 60 qt Mixers, Walk-in Proof Boxes, Donut Machines